Sparkill, N.Y.- The field hockey team secured its second conference win of the season this afternoon, edging out St. Thomas Aquinas with a 3-2 win at Spartans Field. The win improves the Lions' record to 3-13 (2-10 NE10), while the Spartans drop to 4-13 (3-9 NE10).

How it Happened

• St. Thomas Aquinas struck early, scoring within the first two minutes to take a 1-0 lead.
• The Lions had six corner opportunities within a two-minute span, allowing junior Gianna Mastrocco to find the back of the net off a pass from senior Devin Harkins, tying the game at 1-1 in the first quarter.
• Freshman Molly Walton then set up Mastrocco for a second goal, putting Molloy up 2-1 as the Lions headed into halftime.
• Freshman goalie Kayla Balsamo made two saves to keep the Spartans off the board in the third frame.
• Harkins extended the Lions' lead to 3-1 on a successful penalty stroke.
• St. Thomas Aquinas' Hailey Galison responded a minute later, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
• Balsamo secured the victory for Molloy with another save in the last few minutes of play.

 
Top Performances

• Harkins, Mastrocco, and sophomore Lauren Brodowsky each recorded three shots, all on net.
• Mastrocco recorded a career-high two goals in a single contest.
• Balsamo made five saves in net.
• Harkins tallied a goal and an assist, while Walton added her first collegiate assist as well.
• Junior Catherine Amini, sophomore Mia Babino, and freshman Sophia Hammond each recorded one shot on goal.

Up Next
Molloy will close out the season at home on Saturday (Nov 2) against the University of New Haven. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m.